A program stops responding
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1 Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager,
and click the Applications tab.
2 Click to select the program that is no longer responding, and click End
Task.
A program crashes repeatedly
NOTE:
Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a
floppy disk, CD, or DVD.
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H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N
reinstall the program.
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft
U N T H E
R O G R A M
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P
1 Click Start
with this version of Windows.
2 In the welcome screen, click Next.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
A solid blue screen appears
U R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F
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key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button
for at least 6 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your
computer.
Other software problems
H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N O R C O N T A C T T H E S O F T W A R E
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M A N U F A C T U R E R F O R T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N
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Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed
on your computer.
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Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements
needed to run the software. See the software documentation for
information.
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Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
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Troubleshooting Tips
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→ Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program
If you are unable to get a response by pressing a
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If necessary, uninstall and then
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Windows
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operating system